Can You Help Move My Pet?
Moving your family means moving everyone, including your pets. Suddath coordinates pet moving with the same dedicated care, personal attention and seamless management we bring to every relocation.
7 Special Items You Can’t Trust Just Anyone to Move
When preparing for a move, whether you’re moving locally, across the country or across the world, it is necessary to plan on getting help with items that require special handling, packing, or storage.
Pet Moving Checklist
When you're relocating to a new home with pets in tow, there are a few important aspects to take into consideration. The great news is that you can manage your move very well when you make plans ahead of time. Follow this checklist for a smooth move with your pets.
Trusted Pet Relocation for Every Family Member
Relocating a pet requires planning, proper documentation and specialists who understand the unique needs of animals in transit. Suddath connects you with trusted professional pet movers who are experienced in safely transporting pets, whether you're moving across the country or relocating to an international destination.
Working with experienced professional pet shippers means your pet's comfort and safety are in the hands of specialists. Have peace of mind with one less thing to manage during an already busy time.
Plan Your Pet's Move Before Moving Day
A smooth pet relocation starts well before the truck arrives. Suddath assigns a dedicated move coordinator who works with you and your pet transport specialist to make sure every detail is handled in advance.
Your Dedicated Move Coordinator
From the moment you reach out, your move coordinator is your single point of contact. They work directly with trusted pet transportation services partners to align scheduling, documentation and moving details with your overall moving plan.
Health Requirements and Documentation
Travel requirements for pets vary by destination and can take weeks to fulfill. Your Suddath coordinator will guide you through what's needed with vaccinations, health certificates and required paperwork. This documentation is especially critical for international moves, where destination countries have strict and varying entry regulations.
We provide clear explanations and can answer your questions so you know exactly what to prepare. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) also offers helpful advice on making the transition as safe and easy as possible for your furry friends. Use our moving with pets checklist to begin planning.
Choosing the Right Transport Method
The right transport option depends on your pet's size, age, health and destination. Your team evaluates your pet's needs and recommends the safest, most comfortable option.
Vetted Partners Who Put Your Pet First
Suddath works exclusively with trusted, vetted professional pet movers who meet high standards for animal care, safe handling and transparent communication throughout every leg of the journey. Every partner is selected for their expertise and track record because your pet deserves nothing less. When you coordinate our services, you can expect:
- Pre-screened professionals: Not sure how to evaluate a moving company's credibility? We do that work for you, so you can move forward with confidence.
- Humane, expert transport: Our partners ensure your pet is safe and comfortable from pickup to final delivery.
- Full transparency: You stay informed throughout your pet's journey with reliable updates from start to finish.
ADDITIONAL MOVING SERVICES
Piano Moving
Suddath has trained experts who understand every piece of wood and ivory your piano is made from. We understhow to safeguard against moisture and improper packing.
Automobile Moving
During a home move, time might not allow you to check a road trip off your list just yet. Suddath will make sure your vehicle gets to your new destination.
Custom Crating
Unique items or items that are particularly delicate, fragile or irregularly sized, may require their own tailored, custom crates built to protect these types of items. Our team consists of experts who will take measurements and build a crate to spec to protect these items.
Motorcycle Moving
If you need someone to carefully transport your motorcycle, Suddath can work with our trusted partners to ensure it gets to your new destination safely.
Pet Moving FAQ
Our service offering does not include pet relocation as a singular service. We do, however, work with customers during a home move on the best options for moving with pets, often contracting with top pet movers to provide this service, while simultaneously providing one-stop-move management to simplify your move.
There are a number of issues factored into how, when and where a pet will be relocated to a new home using a service. For instance, older or larger breeds may benefit more from ground transportation, but some relocations may be overseas which would then require sea or air travel. Airlines will have certain regulations for documentation for a pet transfer and providers will need to carefully manage travel and delivery times.
Costs will truly vary depending on distance, destination, transportation selected, etc. Relocating a pet via air transportation requires special handling, specific containers and various fees for documentation that would be different than what would be needed for ground transportation. There may also be specialized equipment that you already own (for instance, large cages or tanks, etc.) that need to be moved as well. Plus, you must consider the veterinary costs for vaccinations, health certificates, check-ups and medications. Your Suddath move coordinator will guide you when working with a trusted partner to obtain an accurate quote and help facilitate your pet move.